Time & Servings
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Serves: 3–4
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Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free (Gluten-free if using rice noodles)
Ingredients
Soup Base
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 stalk lemongrass, bruised (optional but authentic Thai flavor)
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1 tbsp red or green Thai curry paste
Vegetables
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1 cup carrots, julienned
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1 cup bell peppers, sliced
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1 cup zucchini, sliced
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced
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1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Liquids & Flavor
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4 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup
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Salt & pepper to taste
Noodles
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150–180g rice noodles or whole wheat noodles
Garnish (Mediterranean Touch)
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Fresh basil
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Fresh parsley
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Chili flakes
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Lemon zest
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Olive oil drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add Curry Paste
Stir in curry paste and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add Veggies
Add carrots, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Build the Broth
Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Add soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Add Noodles
Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4–6 minutes).
Step 6: Finish
Add spinach or bok choy. Turn off heat. Stir in lime juice.
Serving
Top with fresh basil, parsley, chili flakes, lemon zest, and a light olive oil drizzle.
Q & A
Q1: Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes! Use rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Q2: Can I add protein?
Absolutely. Add:
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Tofu cubes
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Chickpeas
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Shrimp
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Shredded chicken
Q3: Can I make it spicy?
Yes! Add extra curry paste, chili oil, or fresh chilies.
Q4: What makes this Mediterranean?
Olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, basil, and fresh veggies give it Mediterranean freshness.
Q5: Can I store it?
Yes:
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Fridge: 3–4 days
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Freezer (without noodles): Up to 2 months
Q6: Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, but fresh veggies give better texture.
Q7: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes! It’s low-calorie, high-fiber, and very filling.
